Dog Friendly Activities in New River, AZ

Pet Friendly Dog Park at Paradise Valley Park

The dog park at Paradise Valley Park is located in Phoenix, AZ and features 2.4 acres of grass, two ramadas, tables and benches, drinking fountains, and two separate areas for large and small dogs with double gates.

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Echo Mountain Off Leash Arena at Grovers Basin

Phoenix, AZ

Echo Mountain Off Leash Arena at Grovers Basin

Echo Mountain Off Leash Arena at Grovers Basin is a lovely, fully-fenced off-leash dog park in Phoenix, AZ packed with amenities, including separate areas for large and small dogs, shade trees, benches and cool running water. Owners must pick up any pet waste immediately. Mutt mitt dog waste dispensers can be found in both the large and small dog areas. In the event of heavy rain, the park may be closed to allow the turf to dry. Call for wet condition closure updates.

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Thunderbird Conservation Park

Glendale, AZ

Thunderbird Conservation Park

Thunderbird Conservation Park, a 1,185-acre park in the Hedgpeth Hills, is a conservation area dedicated to preserving the desert environment in Glendale, AZ. It is pet-friendly and park activities include picnicking, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, jogging and bird watching. About 15 miles of multi-use, dog-friendly trails have been constructed, thanks to the efforts of many volunteer groups.

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Harbor Freight Tools

Glendale, AZ

Harbor Freight Tools

Harbor Freight Tools is a pet-friendly store in Glendale, AZ. Small, leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners on the hunt for bargain tools and equipment. Merchandise includes hardware, painting supplies, power tools, automotive supplies, gardening products, and more.

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Dog Park at Deem Hills Recreation Area

Phoenix, AZ

Dog Park at Deem Hills Recreation Area

Phoenix, AZ, is home to Deem Hills Recreation Area, which includes a 1.47-acre dog park. There are two separate grassy spaces for large and small dogs, a seating area for pet owners and water for your pups. Please note that during the summer, the City of Phoenix performs maintenance on the parks, so make sure to see their website for details.

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McDowell Sonoran Preserve

Scottsdale, AZ

McDowell Sonoran Preserve

You and Fido are sure to enjoy McDowell Sonoran Preserve in Scottsdale, AZ, which provides plenty of dog-friendly activities. Popular hiking trails include Lost Dog Wash Trailhead and Kovach Family Nature Trail, each one a short half mile walk amongst towering saguaros and barrel cactuses. More adventurous hikers can explore Sunrise Trail East, a steep, rocky trail from which you can enjoy expansive views of Sunrise Peak. Please clean up after your dog and keep them on a leash at all times.

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Outlets North Phoenix

Phoenix, AZ

Outlets North Phoenix

Spend a day with your pup exploring the pet-friendly Outlets North Phoenix in Phoenix, AZ. There are over 60 designer brand shops, and around the holidays, come to check out the largest Christmas tree in Arizona! Dogs are allowed at the outlets, and there are poop bag stations and dog water fountains stationed around the property. If you’re bringing Fido, though, also bring a friend who can wait with your dog outside, as certain stores do not allow dogs inside. Dogs are not permitted in the food court, but there is plenty of outdoor seating for you to sit and eat together.

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Desert Ridge Marketplace

Phoenix, AZ

Desert Ridge Marketplace

The pet-friendly Desert Ridge Marketplace in Phoenix, AZ has something for everyone in its 1.2 million square feet of retail space. For the human kids, there is a splash pad and playground. For the furry ones, there is a PetSmart. The Marketplace is host to live music every Friday and Saturday night, beginning at 6:00 PM. Dogs are welcome, but they must be leashed, and individual stores and restaurants have their own policies on whether or not they allow dogs inside.

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Scottsdale Quarter

Scottsdale, AZ

Scottsdale Quarter

Spend some time with your pup at the pet-friendly Scottsdale Quarter in Scottsdale, AZ. With a variety of chain stores and boutiques, and many different restaurants, you’re sure to find something that you want and leave with your pockets a little bit emptier. Dogs are allowed, but must be leashed, and individual shops and restaurants make their own policies about whether dogs are allowed inside.

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WestWorld of Scottsdale

Scottsdale, AZ

WestWorld of Scottsdale

WestWorld of Scottsdale is a pet-friendly event space in Scottsdale, AZ. There are over 300,000 square feet of exhibition space, including an equestrian center and a banquet hall. Some of the major events that book the space are the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction, the International Motorcycle Show, and the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show. There is plenty of parking, and the parking lot is sometimes also used for additional event space. Members of the public can book the space up to one year in advance. Leashed dogs are welcome.

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Lookout Mountain Preserve

Phoenix, AZ

Lookout Mountain Preserve

Enjoy hiking the variety of trails through the pet-friendly Lookout Mountain Preserve in Phoenix, AZ. This mountain is a smaller cousin to the more popular North Mountain area, located just to the south. Though lower in elevation than nearby summits, it provides a chance to hike to a peak and enjoy vistas without the crowds and steep elevation gains of nearby Piestewa Peak and North Mountain. Your pup is welcome to join you but must be leashed at all times.

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Pioneer Living History Museum

Phoenix, AZ

Pioneer Living History Museum

You and Fido will find more than 90 acres of history to explore at the pet-friendly Pioneer Living History Museum in Phoenix, AZ. Featuring authentic buildings, historically-accurate reproductions and costumed interpreters, this 1800s town has plenty to see and do. Dogs must be leashed at all times. Be aware that snakes are around during warm months.

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Horizon Dog Park

Scottsdale, AZ

Horizon Dog Park

Horizon Dog Park is a small off-leash area located on the far west end of Horizon Park in Scottdale, AZ. Features include a large shade structure, human and canine water fountains, and a water feature to control the dust. The park is prone to flooding after rain. The dog park is closed Thursdays from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm for maintenance.

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Foothills Dog Park

Glendale, AZ

Foothills Dog Park

Foothills Dog Park is a great place for your pet to play off-leash in Glendale, AZ. It's located in Foothills Park, northeast of the softball complex and accable from the Foothills Library parking lot. Two separate areas allow for monthly rotation of use. Signs at the park provide direction as to which side is ‘open.’ Each side provides separate areas for large and small dogs that include: grass, shade, water, and benches. An agility course is available within the east side area. This dog park is closed on Wednesdays for maintenance.

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Gateway Trailhead

Scottsdale, AZ

Gateway Trailhead

The Gateway Trailhead in Scottsdale, AZ, has a lot of different options for hiking and education. It is pet-friendly and family-friendly. Children can receive a passport at the trailhead and get stamps at other trails in the area to win a prize at the end. There are many different trails to choose from for all skill levels, starting with a kid-friendly 0.5 mile nature trail with educational games and signs along the way. There is plenty of parking at the trailhead, as well as restrooms and water fountains. Make sure you pack plenty of water for yourself as well as for Fido. Dogs must be leashed at all times.

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Apache Wash Trail

Phoenix, AZ

Apache Wash Trail

From September until May, enjoy the dog-friendly Apache Wash Trail on the north side of Phoenix, AZ. There are a number of different trails for you to choose from, ranging from easy to moderate level. You can spend time here birdwatching, enjoying the local wildflowers or simply getting exercise for you and your dog. This trail is also used by mountain bikers and horses, so keep a watchful eye out for those. Dogs must be leashed at all times while hiking, and make sure to bring lots of water for both yourself and Fido.

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Community Dog Park

Surprise, AZ

Community Dog Park

Community Dog Park in Surprise, AZ, is a family-oriented off-leash dog park packed with shade trees, drinking water, large and small dog areas and picnic tables.

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Dog Park at Parkridge Park

Peoria, AZ

Dog Park at Parkridge Park

Parkridge Park's dog park in Peoria, AZ, welcomes dogs and their owners to enjoy the two small areas that are divided into a section for small dogs and large dogs. If you have a shaggy or longer hair dog, be warned that there's a lot of dry grass at this park.

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Desert Vista Trailhead at Sonoran Preserve

Phoenix, AZ

Desert Vista Trailhead at Sonoran Preserve

Spend a day hiking the pet-friendly Desert Vista Trails at Sonoran Preserve in Phoenix, AZ with your dog. There are several trails that branch off from the trailhead, ranging in distance of anywhere from one to six miles. The trail starts in a housing subdivision, but you quickly find yourself in what seems like the middle of nowhere, giving you the comfort of being near civilization while still feeling relatively secluded. Take photos of the owls that nest along the trails here, but make sure to watch out for more dangerous desert fauna, especially rattlesnakes. Dogs must be leashed at all times. Bring plenty of water both for yourself and for Fido.

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Kierland Commons

Scottsdale, AZ

Kierland Commons

Bring Fido for a day of shopping at Kierland Commons in Scottsdale, AZ. This pet-friendly mall features large awnings and trees to provide shade, as well as water misters stationed along the sidewalks. There are a variety of shops at different price ranges, as well as an assortment of both chain and independent restaurants. Individual shops and restaurants make their own policies about whether or not dogs are allowed inside, and dogs must be leashed at all times.

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